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Bramnick vs. book banning

One Senate Democrat, James Beach, voted against the bill, and Shirley Turner abstained. Looking back, Bramnick’s vote isn’t much of a surprise. His Assembly running mates, who like him are in a swing district, voted yes when it passed that house in June.

Corrections officers charged in sexual assault of youth facility resident

Two Juvenile Justice Commission Senior Corrections Officers face prison time for alleged sexual assault at a New Jersey youth facility in Bordentown, the state attorney general’s office announced

Trenton Mayor’s words on Stacy Park don’t sit right (L.A. PARKER COLUMN)

In typical fashion, Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora strained for the last word after public opinion lambasted him for destroying trees, clearance of foliage and obliteration of an ecosystem in Stacy

Meet Andy Kim, Curtis Bashaw: NJ Politicians Vying For Menendez's Former Seat

NJ and Curtis Bashaw, a business owner, are running for Sen. Bob Menendez's old senate seat after the disgraced senator resigned following his conviction on felony corruption charges.Here's a little bit about the two

Burlington County Election Officials: Avoid the Lines on Election Day and Vote Early

The Nov. 5 General Election is still a few weeks away, but Burlington County voters don’t have to wait until then to cast their ballot. Starting Oct. 26, voters will be able to vote with a machine

Trenton Water Works suspends residential shutoffs between November 15 and March 15

Trenton Water Works (TWW) announced that it will temporarily suspend shutting off residential customers for bill nonpayment to comply with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA)

An Open Letter to Jackson Parents

• Fight for Fair Funding: Our schools deserve their fair share of state support, and I took that fight directly to Trenton. It’s unfair and there’s no reason why Jackson’s funding is being repurposed to districts like Newark or Lakewood.

New Jersey early in-person voting begins Saturday

Residents can cast early machine ballots at 159 early voting centers throughout the state through Sunday Nov. 3.

Guest Op-Ed: A New Chapter for Stacy Park – Embracing Trenton’s Riverfront (MAYOR REED GUSCIORA OPED)

Stacy Park, with its 32 acres along the banks of the Delaware River, has been a vital green space for Trenton residents, offering everything from jogging trails to picnic areas. The recent

Here’s what you need to know about New Jersey’s current drought status

The Garden State has been dry since “a lot of rain” fell in August. Officials are asking people to conserve water voluntarily.

Lawmakers Introduce Criminal Information Protection Bill in Trenton

A new bill introduced in the New Jersey legislature aims to update procedures for handling criminal background checks in the state,

Students Need a Doctor’s Note to Apply Sunscreen at New Jersey Schools; New Law Seeks to End Dumb Rule

Trenton, NJ — A new bill introduced to the New Jersey Legislature would require school districts to implement policies allowing students to use sunscreen and sun-protective clothing at school and school-sponsored events without the need for medical documentation.

High Risk Counties Support This Controversial Climate Policy

Wall St. Insights Nationwide, about 1 in 3 Americans opposes requiring fossil fuel companies to pay a carbon tax. While support for the policy is positively correlated with education and income, poorer counties like Oglala Lakota in South Dakota and Holmes County in Mississippi also show strong support for carbon taxes.

National Democrats Plan $4 Million Ad Blitz For New Jersey’s Sue Altman

The group’s decision to jump in ― aided by a $500,000 contribution from the New Jersey Education Association ... “Tom Kean Jr. has spent 23 years in Trenton and D.C. trying to strip away women’s rights,” the ad states. “Kean Jr. voted to ...

Clearing of trees at Trenton’s Stacy Park is a mistake (L.A. PARKER COLUMN)

A decision by Trenton officials to cut down trees and remove vegetation to allow residents access to the Delaware River represents poor judgement and an attack on nature. Men with cutting devices

Princeton High blows out Trenton on Homecoming to move into first-place division tie

There was a tremendous amount of pressure facing the Princeton High football team on Friday night. Not only were the Tigers playing in front of their fans for Homecoming weekend, but

Man arrested for armed robbery of dog

A man was arrested Friday,1 Trenton Police Detectives for an armed robbery of a dog that occurred on October 2. The incident took place on the 200 block of Academy Street, where a

Fundraising and polling in the 7th District

On Tuesday — the deadline to file third quarter fundraising reports with the FEC — Kean announced he raised $1.1 million during the period. Last week, Altman announced she had raised $2.1 million during those three months.

Guest Op-ed: Rent Controls Will Make New Jersey’s Housing Less Affordable

By Alexandre Olbrecht, Regardless of political viewpoint, we can all agree that everyone in our country deserves an affordable place to live of sufficient quality. For the most

Players Claim Huge Prizes in Ocean and Middlesex Counties

Trenton, NJ – Two lucky players have each secured a 20% share of the Progressive Jackpots with their $2 Jersey Jackpot tickets over the past few days.

Family of train operator killed in River Line crash plans to sue NJ Transit and others for negligence

The family of the train operator killed Monday in a collision with a tree on the River Line light rail in Burlington County has filed notice to sue NJ Transit and others, charging a failure in their duty to keep the tracks clear of debris.

Single mother identified as New Jersey train operator killed in crash with tree

TRENTON, NJ ( WPHL) — The New Jersey Transit train operator killed after the train struck a tree on the tracks Monday has been identified as a single mother of three by an attorney representing her family.

New Jersey Transit operator killed, 23 passengers injured after train hits fallen tree

A train operator is dead and 23 passengers were injured after a New Jersey Transit train hit a tree early Monday. The New Jersey Transit train had departed the state capitol of Trenton before striking

Train operator killed after NJ Transit River Line crash in Burlington County

A New Jersey Transit River Line train operator died after a train struck a downed tree in Mansfield Township, Burlington County.

New Jersey Transit operator dead, 23 people hurt after train hits tree

A train operator is dead and 23 other people are injured after a New Jersey Transit train hit a tree early Monday, officials say.

Operator killed, more than 20 hurt in NJ Transit train crash, officials say

Officials are investigating after, they said, a fallen tree on the tracks caused a deadly early morning crash of the NJ Transit River Line train in Mansfield on Monday morning.

Operator dies and passengers injured as New Jersey commuter train hits a piece of a tree

A New Jersey Transit commuter train struck a chunk of a tree on the tracks Monday, leaving the train operator dead and nearly two dozen people injured.

NJ Transit operator killed, passengers injured after train hits tree

An NJ Transit train operator is dead and nearly two dozen passengers are injured after a train struck a tree on the tracks Monday morning.

Train in New Jersey hit by tree fallen onto tracks, operator killed

The train's operator was killed when the front of the locomotive rammed into the tree, which had fallen onto the tracks.

Operator killed, 23 others injured after train strikes fallen tree in New Jersey

MANSFIELD TWP., New Jersey -- One person is dead and 16 others are injured after a train accident Monday morning in New Jersey. It happened just after 6 a.m. on the New Jersey River Line Light Rail track near US 130 in Mansfield Township.

NJ Transit train crash in Burlington County kills operator, injures 24 others

A River Line train struck a fallen tree in Mansfield Township just after 6 a.m. Monday, officials say. An investigation is ongoing.

NJ Transit light rail hits tree: 1 dead, at least 16 injured

The train operator was killed and 16 passengers suffered minor injuries when a NJ Transit River Line train struck a tree south of Trenton.

Race to watch: N.J.’s 7th District. What voters need to know about the candidates

The race for New Jersey's 7th District, led by Rep. Tom Kean Jr. and Democratic challenger Sue Altman, is expected to be close.

Guest Op-Ed: Hidden Costs, Hidden Consequences- The Urgent Case for Healthcare Price Transparency in New Jersey

By Steve Pociask, New Jersey residents are falling behind and there’s a clear culprit: soaring healthcare expenses. A recent report from the Governor’s Office of Health Care

The ‘Other’ Charges on an Electricity Bill

A Look at Five Fees That Might Baffle Customers There has been a lot of talk of late about the sudden and dramatic increases in many people’s electricity bills in South Jersey. Atlantic City Electric,

Missing Manchester Girl Found

Manchester, NJ – The Manchester Township Police Department is seeking public assistance in finding a missing 14-year-old girl, Isabella Zayas. She was last spotted on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the vicinity of Pine Lake Park.

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